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15/02/12

Austech have supplied Foamular Extruded Polystyrene, a superior insulation product, for the 2,500m2 of insulated precast panels.

16/12/11

Austechs Foamular Extruded Polystyrene can be used to bridge the gap, providing superior thermal properties and increasing the overall thermal value all while maintaining construction efficiencies

15/07/11

One of Austech External Building Products premium products, Foamular Extruded Polystyrene Insulation, has been recognised by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institution

28/3/11

There is a common misunderstanding amongst the general public when it comes to Polystyrene (also known as Styrofoam). Styrofoam is regularly used as a generic term for expanded polystyrene foam, such as disposable coffee cups or cushioning material in packaging.

Foamular Extruded Polystyrene Chosen for Rand Cold Storage Facility

Prime Constructions, one of the leading commercial and industrial building companies in Australia has chosen Foamular Extruded Polystyrene as the Underfloor Insulation for the Rand Cold Storage Distribution Centre.

The Rand Cold Storage facility located at Homebush in Sydney, used 28,000 square metres of Foamular Extruded Polystyrene and is the largest facility of its kind in NSW. It provides state of the art Cold Storage, Refrigerated Transport and Distribution Services.

Foamular Extruded Polystyrene is a closed cell Extruded Insulation board that has high Insulation values that are maintained over the long term.

cool room insulation underslab The added benefits of minimum moisture absorption and high compressive strength ensure Foamular Extruded Polystyrene will contribute to long term thermal and energy efficiency of the building and reduce environmental impacts associated with excessive energy use.

Austech External Building Products and Foamular Extruded Polystyrene are committed to supplying long term cost and energy efficient Insulation systems that will meet industry demands well into the future.

For More information on this Application, view the Cold Storage Floor Insulation page or contact your local Austech Office.

Cold Storage Underslab Insulation

Cold storage is one of the most extreme environments insulation can be exposed to, there is extreme cold, massive amounts of moisture from condensation, plus floor insulation has to cope with extreme pressure from vehicles and stored products.

View the full cold storage insulation page here

Extruded Polystyrene used on Ice Rick Case Study

The National Ice Sports Centre (NISC) is currently under construction in Docklands, Melbourne. In September Austech delivered 7,200 m² of 50mm thick Foamular to the site to help with the enormous task of insulating the building.

View the Docklands Ice Rink Case Study here.

Cold Storage Insulation Brochure

Cold Storage floors are some of the hardest environments for insulation. There is extreme cold, high moisture, frozen liquid and extreme pressure from stock and machinery. Foamular is designed to cope with this and more, making it ideal for this application.

Download the Cold storage Insulation Brochure here